Author: SCOOP Staff


  • Today’s Dire Threat to Freedom of the Press in America: A Must-Read Article

    Members of the Board of Governors of the Press Club of Southwest Florida have expressed alarm about the ever-looming threat to freedom of the press as spelled out in an in-depth op-ed written by New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger and published recently in the Washington Post. Board members said that Sulzberger’s piece, titled “How the

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  • Memorial Service for Phil Jones to Be Held September 14 in Bonita Springs

    The family of Phil Jones, longtime member of the Press Club of Southwest Florida, has planned a memorial service for Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd. S.E., Bonita Springs. Press club members are encouraged to attend. Upon learning of Phil’s death, several

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  • Press Club Pays Tribute to Sean Martinelli at Media Mixer

    The Press Club of Southwest Florida paid tribute to board member Sean Martinelli at a farewell media mixer held recently at the Florida Repertory Theatre, downtown Fort Myers. President Julie Pedretti thanked Sean for his years of membership in the press club and his service the past year on the board of governors. She presented

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  • Phil Beuth Chosen to Be Honored with Prestigious Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame Award

    Press club board member and philanthropist Phil Beuth will be honored with the first-ever Service to the Community Award by the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame at a gala in New York City in September. Phil was the first person hired by CapCities founder Tom Murphy in 1955 and spent his entire 42-year career with CapCities.

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  • July 16 Media Mixer: Let’s Celebrate Sean Martinelli!

    Please join us Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in downtown Fort Myers for a summer media mixer and a special celebration farewell for press club board member Sean Martinelli, who is leaving Southwest Florida for a broadcasting position in Washington, D.C. Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 5-7 p.m. Lobby of Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay Street, Fort

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  • Sad News: Longtime Member Phil Jason Has Passed Away

    It is with sad hearts that we let you know that our longtime Press Club member Phil Jason passed away following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 24, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Beth Tikvah, 1459 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, and will be followed immediately by interment services at Palm Royal

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  • Last Chance to RSVP for May 3 Luncheon: Hurricane Preparation, Disaster/Crisis Management & Response

    Hurricane season 2024 is fast approaching, and the Press Club of Southwest Florida has got you covered before, during, and after the storm. Join us for lunch and to hear guest speakers Zach Maloch, WINK News’ weekday morning meteorologist; Dan Summers, Director of Bureau of Emergency Services; and Eileen Connolly-Keesler, president and CEO of the

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  • Join Us for May 3 Luncheon: Hurricane Preparation, Disaster/Crisis Management & Response

    Hurricane season 2024 is fast approaching, and the Press Club of Southwest Florida has got you covered before, during, and after the storm. Join us for lunch and to hear guest speakers Zach Maloch, WINK News’ weekday morning meteorologist; Dan Summers, Director of Bureau of Emergency Services; and Eileen Connolly-Keesler, president and CEO of the

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  • News Anchor and Author Natalie Jacobson Shares Stories About Life and Journalism

    Legendary Boston news anchor Natalie Jacobson, who spent 35 years leading top-rated WCVB-TV, shared stories about her journalism journey in a lunch meeting of the Press Club of Southwest Florida at the NCH North Naples Hospital Board Room on Wednesday, April 10. Jacobson was briefly joined by a former WCVB colleague, Martha Raddatz, who is the Chief

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